Pancreatitis is a perennial problem in practice, yet one that is relatively rarely discussed in conferences and symposia. This is perhaps largely due to the fact that with the possible exception of medical diets there have been few innovations in managing or treating it. Fortunately, there has been a recent upsurge in the science and our collective understanding of this somewhat nebulous and misunderstood disease. This 2-part presentation will provide attendees with a fresh look at canine pancreatitis and what the current science tells us about it.
Wellness care and preventive medicine are mainstays of veterinary practice. Vaccines are a huge part of this, yet for many of us these critical biological tools are not fully understood, appreciated, or utilized. This 2-part presentation provides practical, real-world guidance on vaccines and immunization while pulling back the curtain for a rare, bare-knuckle appraisal of vaccine development, manufacturing, and marketing practices.
Pancreatitis is a perennial problem in practice, yet one that is relatively rarely discussed in conferences and symposia. This is perhaps largely due to the fact that with the possible exception of medical diets there have been few innovations in managing or treating it. Fortunately, there has been a recent upsurge in the science and our collective understanding of this somewhat nebulous and misunderstood disease. This 2-part presentation will provide attendees with a fresh look at canine pancreatitis and what the current science tells us about it.
Wellness care and preventive medicine are mainstays of veterinary practice. Vaccines are a huge part of this, yet for many of us these critical biological tools are not fully understood, appreciated, or utilized. This 2-part presentation provides practical, real-world guidance on vaccines and immunization while pulling back the curtain for a rare, bare-knuckle appraisal of vaccine development, manufacturing, and marketing practices.
The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the importance of veterinary nurses, and the support we provide as one side of the team to our patients and their families. I intend to discuss everything from the time of diagnosis, the goals of the owner, proposed treatment options, and much more.
From obtaining diagnostic samples to further characterizing the disease process, I will touch on staging and proper sample handling. After diagnosis, the next step is to discuss the options and how best to approach that based on each client's needs.
Chemotherapy is known to cause many side effects, and I will discuss how best we can support these patients during that time. It is also my intention to discuss some common myths and misconceptions surrounding chemotherapy treatment in companion animals.
In this lecture, we will discuss a problem-based approach to the problem of anorexia and consider when and why bloodwork in these patients may be normal.
VT Utilization is a hot topic at all conferences across the United States and no doubt will advance veterinary medicine in the future. But is your practice actually doing it? And if yes, how well is that working? This session will focus on the key elements that are required for your team to succeed, as well as metrics for the practice leadership to track, ensuring your practice continues to not only thrive, but survive.
Every team member is a leader in the veterinary hospital; they simply need an extraordinary leader to help them grow to their potential! This session will focus on the basic elements that practice managers and owners of veterinary practices must have in place to establish a thriving culture that results in high employee retention, satisfaction, work-life balance, and overall, a simply great place to work.
Whose side are you on, mice or kibble? And what do hybrid ferrets in the wild have to do with our pet ferrets? Discover why ferret hybrids may hold the key to learning what an ideal diet is for our pet ferrets. Gain knowledge on what ferrets need, what diseases may develop if these needs aren’t met, and what to recommend to your clients to feed their pets.
This lecture will be a on overview of MMVD. We will talk about the staging system of heart disease/ heart failure and we will discuss the qualifiers for each. We will discuss what stage pimobendan is recommended to be instituted and what accompanying diagnostics are needed. We will learn how to make the measurements necessary from these diagnostics to make a determination on if the patient qualifies for pimobendan.
Temporohyoid osteoarthropathy (THO) is a curious disease process in horses which can result in a variety of symptoms. Diagnosis and treatment and prognosis varies depending on the severity of the case.
A presentation on what is involved in becoming a Vet Tech Specialist followed by an open question and answer period. There are many facets to the process of becoming a specialty technician. While there are a variety of paths to follow for different specialties, the lengthy application process is still quite similar between the groups.
Your clients own more than just dogs and cats so you should be at least prepared to care for other types of animals in emergency situations. Being prepared ahead of time will make these situations less stressful for both you and the patient. A list of supplies for each category of exotic pet and things to think about as well as patient vital parameters and resources to have on hand will be provided in this presentation.
This presentation is video and will review how to place a peripheral catheter as well as various central line catheters. Various taping methods will be discussed as well as current best practices.
